The temperature change we experience every fall seems to come as a surprise – the warm sunshine disappears earlier in the evenings, darkness lingers in the chilly morning, and we find ourselves reaching for warm meals. There's something about hearty soup that brings familiar comfort come autumn.

The magic of a delicious soup or stew is that the hard work is often only limited to prep time, and you can slowly watch as low and steady heat turns your wholesome batch of ingredients into a pot of gold.

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We’ve perfected the art of combining the most delicious, fragrant, and healthy fall staples into soups you can prep in as little as 15 minutes. Served hot from the stovetop, they make for delicious lunches or dinners. These soups are a reliable option for meal prep when cold temperatures give you a reason to drag your feet in the kitchen.

Prepped in 15 minutes and ready to eat within the hour, these soups will soon become favorites in your household: